72-Hour Emergency Checklist

72-Hour Emergency Checklist (Printable PDF) — Email Delivery

Get the 72-hour emergency checklist as a printable two-page PDF delivered by email. It’s designed for real life: power outages, severe storms, floods, and “what do we do first?” moments.

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How to get the checklist (email delivery)

How it works: Use the opt-in form on this page, confirm your subscription (double opt-in), and you’ll receive the 72-hour emergency checklist (PDF) by email. (Depending on your device, the form may appear beside the content or further down the page.) The PDF is not publicly posted on the site.

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  4. Save the PDF to your phone for quick access during outages.
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If the Power Goes Out Tonight: Get the 72-Hour Emergency Checklist (Printable)

Tornadoes, floods, and power outages—know exactly what to do in the first hour.

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What’s inside the 72-hour emergency checklist

  • First 10 minutes + first hour order of operations (what to do first, in order)
  • 72-hour minimums (water, food, power/light, medical)
  • Simple upgrade path (week-by-week upgrades that compound)
  • Scenario quick rules (tornado, flood, generator safety, smoke/air quality)
  • 5-sentence family plan (fill-in lines you can print and keep)

First-hour priorities (quick overview)

Your goal in the first hour is simple: get reliable information, check safety, secure water, then choose a plan (stay or evacuate). The checklist gives you the full step-by-step, but here’s the high-level summary:

  • Updates: check alerts/local news; a radio is best if networks are overloaded.
  • People: account for everyone; send a quick “I’m OK” message.
  • Hazards: check for smoke, gas smell, downed lines, broken glass.
  • Power triage: battery saver on; charge a primary phone + power bank.
  • Water now: fill containers early before pressure drops.

Next step: build your 72-hour kit (fast)

If you’re starting from zero, follow this order: water → power/light → food → medical. One layer at a time. Use the Gear Hub to check prices by category for your country.

Open the 72-hour Emergency Kit Gear Hub →

Related guides (recommended)

Calm + Courage: You don’t need to do everything today. One small upgrade—water storage, a headlamp, a power bank, or a simple plan—puts you ahead of most people. Keep it simple and keep going.

FAQ

Is the checklist free?

Yes. The checklist is delivered by email after you confirm your subscription (double opt-in). The PDF is not publicly posted on the site.

I confirmed, but I still didn’t receive the PDF. What now?

Search your inbox for “Survival Tactix,” check spam/promotions, and add the sender to contacts. Then submit the form again if needed and confirm.

What should I buy first for a 72-hour kit?

Start with water (3 days), then power/light + a radio, then food, then basic medical. The Gear Hub keeps it simple with “check price” links by category.

Where can I find official emergency guidance?

Start with Ready.gov and FEMA. For weather alerts in the U.S., use the National Weather Service.